Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Open. Closes November 4, 2026, 13 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Park Service, opportunity number P27AS00032.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P27AS00032 |
| Assistance listing | 15.930 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Community Development |
| Posted | August 27, 2026 |
| Closes | November 4, 2026 From the notice: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Award range | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 26 |
| Total program funding | $1,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts State governments Small businesses |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: PLEASE NOTE: Projects that take place outside the watershed are not eligible for consideration. A link to all the counties in the watershed can be found in Appendix A. A full map can be found here.Chesapeake Gateways Network Requirement: The applicant must be a non-federal Chesapeake Gateways Network member (Place, Experience, Community, or Programmatic Partner). To become a Chesapeake Gateways Network member, prospective applicants need to submit a self-nomination through the Chesapeake… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Goal: Encourage outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that expands access to and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and fosters economic development of communities.ObjectivesNPS Chesapeake Gateways is offering this competitive grant opportunity to strengthen a community's ability to offer or enhance outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that connects visitors and residents to the Chesapeake Bay watershed as detailed in the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998.Through this grant opportunity, NPS Chesapeake Gateways will:Enhance…
Official notice and documents
- 01-P27AS00032-Full Announcement.pdf (Full Announcement)
- 02-P27AS00032-Announcement Appendices.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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